Nothing says Easter like heading out to hunt some Easter eggs—at least for most kids. Cities from north of Seattle to south of Tacoma have scads of egg hunting opportunities so you won’t have to drive far if you want to head out on Easter.
Is your community, business or organization hosting an Easter egg hunt? Email me and let me know!
Also check out things to do for Easter!
1. Scrambled Egg 5K
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A 5K with an Easter twist! All along the course, which follows Sammamish River trail, are Easter eggs of all different colors, all representing point values. Some colors will subtract from your time. Some will add to your time. You don’t know which are which until the end of the race. Pick up as many or as few eggs as you’d like! At the end of the race, prizes will be awarded to the fastest time without eggs as well as the fastest with eggs.
When: March 30, 8:30 a.m. (registration 7 – 8:15 a.m.)
Where: 15670 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA US 98052
How much: $32.50
2. Little Tykes Egg Hunt
A candy-filled Easter egg hunt, story time, fun activities and games, and a bit of learning about actual bird eggs. Kids are divided into age groups. Limited space so book ahead!
When: March 30, 10 a.m.
Where: Seward Park Environmental and Audobon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S, Seattle
How much: $4 per child
3. Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Teens are invited to Dacca Park for a unique, nighttime egg hunt. Bring a flashlight and a basket. All eggs contain treats, but find the Golden Egg and you’ll win a special prize!
When: March 29, 8 p.m.
Where: Dacca Park, Fife
How much: $3
4. Fife Easter Egg Hunt
Kids 10 and younger can search for candy-filled eggs, as well as enjoy fun games and activities. Photo ops with the Easter Bunny are available, too!
When: March 30, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Dacca Park and Dacca Barn, Fife
How much: Free
5. Redmond Eggstravaganza
When: March 30, 9-11 a.m.
Where: City Hall Campus; 15670 NE 85th St Redmond
How much: Free
6. Bunny Bounce
Easter egg hunts for kids ages 1 through 8, arts and crafts, and special egg and Easter-themed enrichment programs for the animals all add up to an extra special day at the zoo.
When: March 30, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Woodland Park Zoo
How much: Free with zoo admission
7. Spring Fest
So it’s not a traditional Easter egg hunt, but Easter is all about heralding in spring and that’s just what this festival is all about.
When: March 30, 12 – 3 p.m.
Where: People’s Park, Tacoma
How much: Free!
8. Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt
More than 14,000 candy-filled eggs, Easter basket prizes and hunts divided up by ages—five separate hunts for kids ages 0-1, 2-3, 4 to kindergarten, 1st to 3rd grade, and 4th to 6th grade. There will also be inflatable jumpers, food and other fun.
When: March 30, 10 a.m.
Where: Church of the Nazarene, Federal Way
How much: Free, register online.
9. Egg Hunt at Wright Park
A free egg hunt for kids ages 0 to 11 in one of Tacoma’s largest and most beautiful parks. There will also be bounce castles, face painting and other fun for the whole family. Egg hunts run in shifts every 20 minutes. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m.
When: March 30, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Where: Wright Park, Tacoma
How much: Free
10. Alumni Easter Egg Hunt
While the title says “alumni,” the public is also welcome to join in the egg hunting fun. Bonus, this egg hunt is a week after Easter, if you didn’t have time to head out on Easter weekend.
When: April 7, noon
Where: Seattle University Union Green (Bannan Auditorium if the weather is poor)
How much: Free
11. Snoqualmie Ice Cream’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
More than 6,000 Easter eggs, a raffle with gift cards and other prizes, and even some alpacas await all who attend this fun event in Snoqualmie.
When: March 30, 3-5 p.m.
Where: Snoqualmie Ice Cream, 21106 86th Avenue SE, Snohomish
How much: Free
